Kennedys‘ Belfast team has significant expertise in liability defence, and has strength in employers’ liability, public liability and motor claims. In clinical negligence matters, the department acts for private hospitals, insurers, and a diverse range of medical professionals, such as chiropractors, aestheticians and plastic surgeons. Team lead Amanda Wylie is well known in the market, and covers professional negligence, healthcare, personal injury, and transport and marine matters, while legal director Megan Boyd is particularly active in clinical negligence matters. Associates Ian Martindale and Gareth McKee specialise in personal injury defence work; Martindale has additional knowledge of health and safety prosecutions, while McKee handles product liability issues.
Testimonials
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‘Kennedys is a long-established and highly respected presence in the Northern Irish personal injury market, well respected, well resourced and well renowned for robust representation.’
‘Senior partner Amanda Wylie is a highly respected practitioner with a wealth of experience and a reputation as a fierce advocate for her clients.’